Parenting Therapists in Dolton, IL
My name is Kynnedi Tripplett, LCSW. My therapeutic style is open-minded, empathetic, and laid back. I like to meet people where they are and help them to reach their personal goals in relationships, learn more about themselves, and step more into who they want to be. I have experience working with clients who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression & life transitions. Most of my experience is with adolescents and young adults. I enjoy working with folks of diverse backgrounds like LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and families.
My name is Kynnedi Tripplett, LCSW. My therapeutic style is open-minded, empathetic, and laid back. I like to meet people where they are and help them to reach their personal goals in relationships, learn more about themselves, and step more into who they want to be. I have experience working with clients who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression & life transitions. Most of my experience is with adolescents and young adults. I enjoy working with folks of diverse backgrounds like LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and families.
My name is Yazmine Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Chicagoland area and currently have a decade of experience working with primarily African-American adolescents, adults, and families. My experiences include crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, group & individual therapy, along with family therapy. I utilize an integrative approach in my sessions and prioritize the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each client to increase the outcomes of therapy.
My name is Yazmine Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Chicagoland area and currently have a decade of experience working with primarily African-American adolescents, adults, and families. My experiences include crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, group & individual therapy, along with family therapy. I utilize an integrative approach in my sessions and prioritize the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each client to increase the outcomes of therapy.
I have helped individuals, couples and families successfully deal with relationship conflicts, parenting dilemmas, depression, stress and anxiety.
I specialize in helping in treating mood disorders in men and women helping you to understand your issues and we learn together how to best meet your needs.
I have helped individuals, couples and families successfully deal with relationship conflicts, parenting dilemmas, depression, stress and anxiety.
I specialize in helping in treating mood disorders in men and women helping you to understand your issues and we learn together how to best meet your needs.
Hello, I’m Sonya, a therapist who believes healing doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. I bring an open mind and genuine curiosity to every session, because your story deserves to be heard without judgment. While we’ll dig deep into the challenges you’re facing, I also use humor to remind you that growth can be lighter. My approach is all about helping you discover your own resilience and power, even when it feels out of reach while giving you the tools that create the changes you want in your life. Together, we’ll build a path forward that feels authentic, balanced, and empowering. Warmest regards, Sonya
Hello, I’m Sonya, a therapist who believes healing doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. I bring an open mind and genuine curiosity to every session, because your story deserves to be heard without judgment. While we’ll dig deep into the challenges you’re facing, I also use humor to remind you that growth can be lighter. My approach is all about helping you discover your own resilience and power, even when it feels out of reach while giving you the tools that create the changes you want in your life. Together, we’ll build a path forward that feels authentic, balanced, and empowering. Warmest regards, Sonya
I work with couples who are experiencing significant challenges in their relationship, including those who may be on the brink of divorce. They may be dealing with communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, unresolved conflicts, or the impact of past traumas. I also work with individual clients who may not have an obvious history of trauma but may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or other challenges that make it difficult to thrive. They might feel overwhelmed by daily stressors, experience low self-esteem, or struggle to manage their emotions and maintain a positive outlook.
I work with couples who are experiencing significant challenges in their relationship, including those who may be on the brink of divorce. They may be dealing with communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, unresolved conflicts, or the impact of past traumas. I also work with individual clients who may not have an obvious history of trauma but may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or other challenges that make it difficult to thrive. They might feel overwhelmed by daily stressors, experience low self-esteem, or struggle to manage their emotions and maintain a positive outlook.
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I specialize in grief and loss, parenting concerns, and life transitions, and I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
I work from an empathic, client‐centered approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and collaboration. My style is warm and respectful, allowing clients to move at their own pace while we explore concerns, strengths, and goals together. With 25 years of experience and a doctorate in Counselor Education, I tailor my work to each individual’s unique needs.
I specialize in grief and loss, parenting concerns, and life transitions, and I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
I work from an empathic, client‐centered approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and collaboration. My style is warm and respectful, allowing clients to move at their own pace while we explore concerns, strengths, and goals together. With 25 years of experience and a doctorate in Counselor Education, I tailor my work to each individual’s unique needs.
I have extensive experience working with parents directly to help sort out the strong feelings that get invoked by struggles in parenting.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out to someone for help. To share your most private thoughts and feelings with someone you don’t know. Yet through that bravery, things will get better. Perhaps you’re feeling lost or stuck, struggling in an important relationship, or that old wounds haven't fully healed. Talking it through with someone to sort out your feelings and understand how you got here will help. The relationship you have with your therapist is the vehicle through which change happens. As your therapist, I promise to listen to your story with respect and compassion as we work together to make meaning of your experience.
I have extensive experience working with parents directly to help sort out the strong feelings that get invoked by struggles in parenting.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out to someone for help. To share your most private thoughts and feelings with someone you don’t know. Yet through that bravery, things will get better. Perhaps you’re feeling lost or stuck, struggling in an important relationship, or that old wounds haven't fully healed. Talking it through with someone to sort out your feelings and understand how you got here will help. The relationship you have with your therapist is the vehicle through which change happens. As your therapist, I promise to listen to your story with respect and compassion as we work together to make meaning of your experience.
I am a compassionate bilingual therapist committed to helping clients live more meaningful lives. I believe that each person is on a unique journey, and my role is to help clients design the path they want to follow.
I see therapy as an opportunity for clients to explore new possibilities and develop practical tools for lasting change. My warm and welcoming approach creates a safe space where clients can freely express their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I take a holistic view, considering both mind and body, along with external influences, to better understand and address life’s challenges.
I am a compassionate bilingual therapist committed to helping clients live more meaningful lives. I believe that each person is on a unique journey, and my role is to help clients design the path they want to follow.
I see therapy as an opportunity for clients to explore new possibilities and develop practical tools for lasting change. My warm and welcoming approach creates a safe space where clients can freely express their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I take a holistic view, considering both mind and body, along with external influences, to better understand and address life’s challenges.
Often times the therapeutic work involves parents due to their large influence on the client functioning at particular ages.
Providing client's strategies to ease the challenges in their behaviors is always a part of my protocol for client's. I often utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cogntive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Behavioral Therapy Approaches, and many others.
Often times the therapeutic work involves parents due to their large influence on the client functioning at particular ages.
Providing client's strategies to ease the challenges in their behaviors is always a part of my protocol for client's. I often utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cogntive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Behavioral Therapy Approaches, and many others.
Are you an ambitious working mom who just feels plain exhausted? You care about your career but you also have a deep longing and need to be present with your family. Balancing career and home life can feel like an exhausting game of tug-of-war for many women. Your brain is constantly going and the mental load is overwhelming! This might show up as fatigue, chaos in your household, mom guilt, mom rage, increasing frustration related to your career, or even challenges with your partner.
Are you an ambitious working mom who just feels plain exhausted? You care about your career but you also have a deep longing and need to be present with your family. Balancing career and home life can feel like an exhausting game of tug-of-war for many women. Your brain is constantly going and the mental load is overwhelming! This might show up as fatigue, chaos in your household, mom guilt, mom rage, increasing frustration related to your career, or even challenges with your partner.
Janet Donnelly London
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW, BCD, AAMFT, APSUP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling in your relationship right now? Do you feel distant from your spouse or partner? Are you fighting a lot? Do you find yourself crying all the time and feeling bad about yourself? You are not alone. These are the kinds of concerns I often hear in both individual and couple therapy. Each of you, however is unique and needs solutions that are specific to your situation. I have 30 years of clinical experience in providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children, the last 25 of which have followed advanced training in couple and family therapy.
Are you struggling in your relationship right now? Do you feel distant from your spouse or partner? Are you fighting a lot? Do you find yourself crying all the time and feeling bad about yourself? You are not alone. These are the kinds of concerns I often hear in both individual and couple therapy. Each of you, however is unique and needs solutions that are specific to your situation. I have 30 years of clinical experience in providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children, the last 25 of which have followed advanced training in couple and family therapy.
My specialties include: couples therapy; relationship issues; parenting strategies; working with teenage boys and young men; helping individuals facing potential indictment or prosecution; EMDR; and helping Jewish individuals/families with issues around conflict, closeness, and identity.
I am the co-founder of Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago and am one of the most experienced clinicians on PAC's team, having nearly 25 years of practice in the field.
My specialties include: couples therapy; relationship issues; parenting strategies; working with teenage boys and young men; helping individuals facing potential indictment or prosecution; EMDR; and helping Jewish individuals/families with issues around conflict, closeness, and identity.
I am the co-founder of Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago and am one of the most experienced clinicians on PAC's team, having nearly 25 years of practice in the field.
I help clients recover from anxiety, depression and life changes (including post-partum or birth trauma) and reconnect with themselves. Many come to me feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure after trying to navigate self-doubt, hopelessness, spiraling thoughts, and constant worry on their own. These struggles can leave you wondering if better days are ahead. You don’t have to push through alone. In therapy, we’ll create space for your honest feelings while rebuilding confidence, hope, and purpose. If faith is important to you, we can integrate Christ into your healing. You deserve support, and I’m here to walk alongside you!
I help clients recover from anxiety, depression and life changes (including post-partum or birth trauma) and reconnect with themselves. Many come to me feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure after trying to navigate self-doubt, hopelessness, spiraling thoughts, and constant worry on their own. These struggles can leave you wondering if better days are ahead. You don’t have to push through alone. In therapy, we’ll create space for your honest feelings while rebuilding confidence, hope, and purpose. If faith is important to you, we can integrate Christ into your healing. You deserve support, and I’m here to walk alongside you!
Do you look like you have it all together on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected?
I work with thoughtful, capable adults who carry a lot of responsibility—people others rely on—yet quietly feel like their usual ways of coping just aren’t working anymore. You might notice yourself reacting in ways that don’t reflect who you want to be, or feeling frustrated that despite your efforts, something still feels off.
Do you look like you have it all together on the outside, but inside feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected?
I work with thoughtful, capable adults who carry a lot of responsibility—people others rely on—yet quietly feel like their usual ways of coping just aren’t working anymore. You might notice yourself reacting in ways that don’t reflect who you want to be, or feeling frustrated that despite your efforts, something still feels off.
I aim to support you in uncovering personal insights, developing coping strategies, and building resilience against challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, loss, and relationship issues. I work with a diverse range of multicultural and unique clients, including adults, teens, and families, offering tailored support and guidance to navigate life transitions and promote overall well-being. Together, delve deep into family dynamics or personal aspirations to uncover areas for growth and development, with the intention to interrupt the unwanted cycles.
I aim to support you in uncovering personal insights, developing coping strategies, and building resilience against challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, loss, and relationship issues. I work with a diverse range of multicultural and unique clients, including adults, teens, and families, offering tailored support and guidance to navigate life transitions and promote overall well-being. Together, delve deep into family dynamics or personal aspirations to uncover areas for growth and development, with the intention to interrupt the unwanted cycles.
I am here to help support parents and families as they navigate pregnancy, post-partum, and parenting challenges.
I will utilize an eclectic approach that incorporates psychodynamic theory, emotionally focused therapy, Gottman techniques, and a person-centered approach to help empower clients to find a new normal that promotes health, a sense of safety, and feelings of fulfillment.
I am here to help support parents and families as they navigate pregnancy, post-partum, and parenting challenges.
I will utilize an eclectic approach that incorporates psychodynamic theory, emotionally focused therapy, Gottman techniques, and a person-centered approach to help empower clients to find a new normal that promotes health, a sense of safety, and feelings of fulfillment.
We are an outpatient group practice. We offer individual therapy, diagnostic evaluation, and family support. Our practice specializes in neurodivergent diagnoses including ADHD and Autism, as well as sensory and learning difference. We are experienced in treating co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, eating disorders, conflict with family of origin, job-related stress, relationship issues, life transitions, loss, and chronic health concerns. We are knowledgeable about women's health, sex differences in neurodivergent presentations, and we support the queer community.
We are an outpatient group practice. We offer individual therapy, diagnostic evaluation, and family support. Our practice specializes in neurodivergent diagnoses including ADHD and Autism, as well as sensory and learning difference. We are experienced in treating co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, eating disorders, conflict with family of origin, job-related stress, relationship issues, life transitions, loss, and chronic health concerns. We are knowledgeable about women's health, sex differences in neurodivergent presentations, and we support the queer community.
Her experience includes mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, social health, behavioral issues, parent behavioral training, generational, systemic trauma and family dynamics.
Janell has worked with individual, children and families for 15+ years in the health and wellness field. With a background in exercise science as a strength and mobility coach, she specializes in a psychosomatic symptoms associated with distress. Janell promotes community health & wellness, fitness and play while nourishing healthy family habits.
Her experience includes mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, social health, behavioral issues, parent behavioral training, generational, systemic trauma and family dynamics.
Janell has worked with individual, children and families for 15+ years in the health and wellness field. With a background in exercise science as a strength and mobility coach, she specializes in a psychosomatic symptoms associated with distress. Janell promotes community health & wellness, fitness and play while nourishing healthy family habits.
While I specialize in supporting women in the perinatal, postpartum, and parenting phases, I am here for all women navigating life's challenges.
Hi, I’m Grace Richards—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. I support women and moms who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and postpartum life. I am licensed in both Illinois and Michigan.
While I specialize in supporting women in the perinatal, postpartum, and parenting phases, I am here for all women navigating life's challenges.
Hi, I’m Grace Richards—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. I support women and moms who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and postpartum life. I am licensed in both Illinois and Michigan.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.